Title :
Monolithic integration of multiple-quantum-well lasers and modulators for high-speed transmission
Author :
Ramdane, A. ; Devaux, F. ; Souli, N. ; Delprat, D. ; Ougazzaden, A.
Author_Institution :
CNET, Bagneux, France
fDate :
6/1/1996 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Monolithically integrated single frequency lasers and electroabsorption modulators are attracting considerable interest as optical sources for long-haul and high-bit-rate fiber-optic links. Their frequency chirpless nature has indeed allowed nonreturn-to-zero (NRZ) transmission beyond the chromatic dispersion limit. They also offer a great potential as soliton pulse generators. This paper discusses the many integration schemes devised for their realization with particular emphasis on the identical active layer (IAL) approach. Recent progress in their high-speed applications is reported
Keywords :
electro-optical modulation; electroabsorption; integrated optics; optical dispersion; optical fibre communication; optical solitons; optical transmitters; quantum well lasers; InGaAsP; chromatic dispersion limit; electroabsorption modulators; frequency chirpless nature; high-bit-rate fiber-optic links; high-speed applications; high-speed transmission; identical active layer; long-haul; modulators; monolithic integration; multiple-quantum-well lasers; nonreturn-to-zero transmission; optical sources; single frequency lasers; soliton pulse generators; Chirp modulation; Fiber lasers; Frequency; High speed optical techniques; Integrated optics; Monolithic integrated circuits; Optical modulation; Optical signal processing; Optical solitons; Quantum well devices;
Journal_Title :
Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/2944.577388
